Runaway Train

by Soul Asylum

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Lyrics

Call you up in the mid dle of the night,

like a fi re fly with out a light.

You were there like a blow torch burn ing.

I was a key that could use a lit tle turn ing So can tired that I could n’t e ven sleep,

so man y se crets I could n’t keep.

Prom ised my self drown I in’ would n’t weep.

One a more et prom ise I could n’t keep.

It seems no one can help me now.

I’m in too deep, there’s no way out.

This time I have real ly led my self a stray.

Run a way train nev er go ing back.

Wrong way on a one way track.

Seems like I should be get ting some where.

Some how I’m nei ther here nor there.

Can you help me re mem ber how to smile?

Make it some how all with seem worth while.

How on earth did I get so jad ed?

I Life’s a mys ter y seems a so tle fad ed.

I can go where I no one else can go.

I know y what crets no one else knows.

Here I am just drown I in’ in the rain

with a tick et for a run a way train.

And ev ’ry thing seems cut and dry; day and night, earth and sky.

Some how I real just don’t be lieve it.

stray.

Run a way train nev er go ing back.

Wrong way on a one way track.

Seems like I should be get ting some where.

Some how I’m nei ther here nor there.

here nor there.

Bought a tick et for a run a way train.

Like a mad man laugh in’ at the rain;

lit tle out of touch, lit tle in sane.

Just eas i er than deal ing with the pain.

Run a way train nev er go ing back.

Wrong way on a one way track.

Seems like I should be get ting some where.

Some how I’m nei ther here nor there.

Run a way train nev er go ing back.

Wrong way on a one way track.

Seems like I should be get ting some where.

Some how I’m nei ther here nor there.

Runaway Train by Soul Asylum — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Runaway Train by Soul Asylum in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Runaway Train" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Runaway Train"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.